Best Lodges in Karatu, Tanzania: 15 Places to Stay
Karatu has the widest choice of lodges anywhere near the Ngorongoro Crater, from simple garden inns in town to coffee-estate manors and forest-edge retreats. Because …
Where to Stay
Honest comparisons of lodges near the Ngorongoro Crater, in Karatu and Arusha: rim vs Karatu, family, romantic and all-inclusive stays.
Safari Lodge vs Tented Camp: Which Is More Comfortable?
A safari lodge is usually the more comfortable choice: solid walls, more space, steadier temperatures, a pool and more facilities. A tented camp is usually …
The Retreat at Ngorongoro vs Other Lodges: An Honest Comparison
The Retreat at Ngorongoro is a Karatu lodge with 30 standalone villas, a pool, a spa and its own gardens, 20 to 30 minutes from …
The Most Romantic Lodges near Ngorongoro
The most romantic lodges near Ngorongoro offer privacy, a fire on a cool highland evening and moments that feel made for two: a candlelit dinner, …
All-Inclusive Lodges near Ngorongoro: What’s Really Included
Several lodges near the Ngorongoro Crater offer all-inclusive stays, but “all inclusive” means different things at different places. At one lodge it covers meals and …
Family-Friendly Lodges near Ngorongoro Crater
The best family-friendly lodges near Ngorongoro have three things in common: rooms where the whole family can sleep close together, a pool or open space …
The Best Hotels in Arusha Before Your Safari
Most northern Tanzania safaris start and end in Arusha. You land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, sleep a night or two to recover, then head out …
Crater Rim vs Karatu: Which Is the Better Base for Ngorongoro?
The crater rim or Karatu: the rim gets you onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor first and gives you the view. Karatu gives you warmer nights, …
Where to Stay near Ngorongoro Crater: Rim, Highlands or Karatu
Where you stay near Ngorongoro Crater is really a choice between three places, not between dozens of lodges. The crater rim puts you closest to …